Multiple Myeloma

What is the prognosis of Multiple Myeloma?

Overall, about 29% of patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma live more than five years after diagnosis. The average 5-year survival rate varies depending on the stage of their illness:   Stage ....

What is the treatment of Multiple Myeloma?

If you do not have any symptoms, treatment may be delayed until the disease progresses, depending on your overall health. When treatment is started, it can include:   Several four- to six-week co....

What is the expected duration of Multiple Myeloma?

About 15% of patients die within the first three months after diagnosis. In most cases, the illness progresses slowly for two to five years, followed by a relatively brief period when symptoms rapidly....

Multiple Myeloma: When To Call a Professional

Call your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms of multiple myeloma, especially frequent infections, bone pain, frequent nosebleeds, prolonged bleeding after minor cuts, easy bruising or unusua....

What is Multiple Myeloma?

Multiple myeloma is cancer of the bone marrow caused by the uncontrolled growth of plasma cells, a form of white blood cells.   Normally, plasma cells make antibodies called immunoglobulins to fi....